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Politics & elections, 1901

4,054 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 203

The Commonwealth Elections. Mr. Joseph Cook at Parramatta A Noisy Meeting at '"The Cornor."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 2

Last Saturday evening, Mr. Joseph Cook ad' dressed an open air meeting at "The Corner," Parramatta. There was a very large number of listeners, and on the balcony were a number…

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The State Parliament

The Australian Star · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 4
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The letter of our correspondent, "Constitutionalist," on the necessity of reducing the number of members of both Houses of Parliament puts the matter in a very practical…

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Imperial Parliament. Address-in-reply Carried

Evening News · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 5

LONDON, February 27.-In the House of Commons last night, during the progress of the debate on the Address in Reply to the King's Speech, the closure was applied. The address was then…

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Reduction of the State- Parliament. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 7

Sir,--Referring to the above subject, It does seem to me that the present time, when we are on the eve of the first election of representatives to the Federal Parliament, and will also shortly be…

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The Imperial Parliament. Address-in-Reply. LONDON, February 27

The Australian Star · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 4

In the House of Commons last night, during the progress of the debate on the Address-in-Reply to the King's Speech, the closure was applied. The address was then…

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The Imperial Parliament. Address in Reply Carried. London, Feb. 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 7

In the House of Commons last night, during the progress of the debate on the Address in Reply to the King's speech, the closure was applied. The address was then…

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Reductions in the State Parliament. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 5

Sir,—In spite of the essential differences between Canadian and Australian forms of federation it is permissible, I think, to appeal to Canadian experience in the matter. It is true that the Provincial…

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Reductions in the State Parliament. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 4

Sir,-- In spite of the essential differences between Canadian and Australian forms of Federation, it is permissible, I think, to appeal to Canadian experience in the matter. It is…

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A Bye Election

Evening News · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 5

LONDON, February 27.-Owing to the death of Sir John W. MacClure, Conservative, an election was held yesterday for the Stretford Division (South-east Lancashire). The Unionist…

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Federal Elections. (Some of the Items in this Issue appeared in our latest Edition yesterday.) Campaign Notes

Evening News · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 6

The selection of Mr. W. C. Goddard, of North Sydney, to contest The Hume has given great satisfaction. The two local candidates have retired in his favor, and his candidature has now been…

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Federal Elections. Campaign Notes

Evening News · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 5

Mr. Bruce Smith spoke at Auburn on Wednesday evening, in continuance of his candidature for Parkea. He was well received, and a vote of confidence was carried. He said that if Mr…

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The Coming Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 7

As the time draws near for the dates of the federal elections candidates are manifesting uneasiness because or the backwardness of the arrangements. The returning officers for the whole of the districts have…

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A Bye-election. London, Feb. 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 7

At the bye-election yesterday for the representation of Stretford in the House of Commons, in place of Sir J. W. Maclure, deceased, Mr. Cripps, Unionist, was elected…

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Municipal Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 5

The election for three aldermen for the newlycreated Hopetoun Ward in the municipality of Rockdale took place on Tuesday last, with the following results:—…

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The League Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 8

Just before the termination of the business of the league at their meeting last night Mr. Towusend handed to the chairman of the meeting a requisition signed by 31 members asking for a general meeting…

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British Bye-election. No Party Change

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday.--Owing to the death of the sitting member. Sir John W. AlacOIure, Conservative, a bye-election has taken place in the Stretford Division (South-…

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State Concessions to Federal Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 4

The Victorian Slate Government has refused a request that free railway passes be granted to "bona-fide Federal candidates." An agitation for a similar concession is on…

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Candidates in the Country

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 6

BOURKE, Wednesday.--Mr. R. D. Meagher, M.P., addressed a large gathering of electors last; night In connection with his candidature for the Senate, and received a favorable hearing…

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Federal Politics. Selecting Candidates. Senate Nominations. Electors' Rights Again. the Parkes Electorate. Important meetings are to be held to-day of

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 5

both political organisations to choose [?] The Freetrade Executive is to make eight more selections for the House of Representatives, and will consider also the bunch for the Senate…

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